New snow and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.
The large quantity of fresh snow as well as the extensive wind slabs that are forming over a wide area can be released easily or naturally above approximately 2200 m. Additionally avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size. This applies in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are to be expected.
Gliding avalanches are also to be expected at any time. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m, in the regions exposed to a lot of precipitation especially.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.9: graupel blanketed with snow
30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday, in particular at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. 50 to 70 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall until Tuesday. The fresh snow and the extensive wind slabs formed during the snowfall are lying on soft layers in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. West, south and east facing slopes below approximately 2400 m: The new snow is lying on a crust.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2000m
Avalanche Problem
New snow
2000m
Gliding snow
2400m
New snow and wind slabs are to be critically assessed.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form. These will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. New snow and wind slabs can over a wide area be released by a single winter sport participant. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Remotely triggered and natural avalanches are possible. As a consequence of the heavy precipitation individual natural avalanches are possible during the course of the night.
Gliding avalanches are also to be expected. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m, in the regions exposed to a lot of precipitation especially.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.9: graupel blanketed with snow
20 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday. 30 to 50 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Monday. The fresh snow and the wind slabs formed during the snowfall are lying on soft layers in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. West, south and east facing slopes below approximately 2400 m: The new snow is lying on a crust.
Tendency
Hardly any change in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
New snow
2000m
Gliding snow
2400m
New snow and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a strong to storm force wind from northerly directions, further wind slabs will form. These will be covered with new snow in some cases and therefore difficult to recognise. New snow and wind slabs can over a wide area be released by a single winter sport participant. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. Caution is to be exercised in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls at high altitudes and in high Alpine regions. Whumpfing sounds and the formation of shooting cracks when stepping on the snowpack can indicate the danger. Natural avalanches are possible.
Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.
Gliding avalanches are also to be expected. This applies on grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m, in the regions exposed to a lot of precipitation especially.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind dp.9: graupel blanketed with snow
20 to 30 cm of snow has fallen since Saturday. 40 to 60 cm of snow fell on Monday. The fresh snow and the widespread extensive wind slabs are lying on soft layers in all aspects above approximately 2000 m. West, south and east facing slopes below approximately 2400 m: The new snow is lying on a crust.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Hardly any change in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slab
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow represent the main danger.
As a consequence of new snow and a sometimes storm force wind from northerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs formed since Saturday in particular adjacent to ridgelines and in gullies and bowls. These can be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Weak layers in the upper part of the snowpack can be released by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack and reach large size.
Gliding avalanches can also occur. This applies on steep grassy slopes below approximately 2400 m, in the regions exposed to a lot of precipitation especially.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions up to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, has fallen. 20 to 40 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall on Monday. The new snow and wind slabs are lying on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m. As a consequence of new snow and strong wind the wind slabs will increase in size additionally.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Gradual decrease in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
More recent wind slabs are to be evaluated with care and prudence in all aspects above approximately 2200 m, especially adjacent to ridgelines. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can still be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
As a consequence of a storm force wind from northerly directions, mostly small wind slabs formed since Saturday especially adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs are lying on soft layers. As a consequence of the sometimes storm force wind the wind slabs will increase in size moderately.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies on shady slopes above approximately 2200 m, as well as on west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m.
Tendency
Hardly any change in avalanche danger.
Danger level
2200m
Avalanche Problem
Wind slab
2200m
Persistent weak layer
2200m
Wind slabs and weakly bonded old snow require caution.
As a consequence of new snow and a storm force wind from northerly directions, avalanche prone wind slabs will form on Monday especially adjacent to ridgelines. The fresh wind slabs can in some places be released by a single winter sport participant. Caution is to be exercised in particular on steep slopes above approximately 2200 m. Avalanches can in some cases reach medium size. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls.
Weak layers in the old snowpack can be released in isolated cases by individual winter sport participants. The avalanche prone locations are to be found in particular on steep, little used shady slopes above approximately 2200 m and on steep, little used west and east facing slopes above approximately 2600 m. Mostly avalanches are medium-sized. In isolated cases avalanches can also release deeper layers of the snowpack.
Snowpack
dp.6: cold, loose snow and wind
In some regions up to 20 cm of snow, and even more in some localities, will fall. The wind will be strong to storm force. The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on soft layers in particular on steep shady slopes above approximately 2200 m.
Avalanche prone weak layers exist in the old snowpack especially on little used west, north and east facing slopes. This applies in particular above approximately 2200 m.
